- A Hidden Gem for True Taco Lovers -…read more (Maria makes tamales on Thursdays - must reach out directly for preorders) I had the absolute pleasure of stumbling upon El Taco Riendo and meeting the warmest, most welcoming family -- Jasmine, Maria, and their kind crew. From the moment I walked up to their bright and inviting food truck (parked conveniently in the Kohl's parking lot), I could tell this was going to be something special. Let's start with the food -- these are hands down some of the freshest tacos I've ever had. The tortillas? Nemo's fresh and made daily, soft yet perfectly sturdy to hold generous portions of meat and toppings. The meat? Juicy, seasoned to perfection, and cooked with the kind of care you can only get from people who truly love what they do. And the salsa -- oh, the salsa! Vibrant, layered in flavor, with just the right amount of heat. You can taste the passion and tradition in every bite. One thing that stood out to me was how clean and organized their truck was. As someone who eats at a lot of food trucks, I really notice when a place takes pride not only in their food but also in their space -- and El Taco Riendo sets the bar high. Everything from the prep area to the condiments station looked spotless, and that just adds to the confidence you feel ordering here. It's not just about the food though -- it's the experience. Jasmine and Maria greet you like old friends, remembering faces and making every customer feel valued. Their hospitality feels effortless, and that's rare in a world where so many places rush you through the process. If you want to support a small, local business that's serving up authentic flavors with heart, El Taco Riendo is it. You're not just getting tacos -- you're getting a little taste of their family's love and pride on a plate.

We got three chicken tacos and a chicken burrito. The portions were great! The food smelled…read moreamazing, the tortillas were definitely freshly made, the meat was seasoned perfectly, and the accompanying salsas had the best kick. Truly authentic food and wholesome vibes and friendly local people with the best service. An absolute must try!

The salsa was the real standout at this small Mexican restaurant in a strip off of Nieman and…read more135th. Homemade and with a kick! $9 margarita in a mason jar with no salt was a bit of a disappointment, as was the food that came out suspiciously quickly. Really no vegetarian options to speak of, but they will accommodate if you ask. Service was prompt but cold I assumed it was an order at the counter place by photos and the overall vibe, but it's a sit down establishment. Would love to try again for their breakfast items!

They had the best green chili pork that I ever had. Corn tortillas are just wonderful…read more This the price on this is about $14 The floor of the restaurant was super sticky! The food was worth it.

Tacos and burritos are good. Service is so fast! Ambiance is a grocery store so expect it to always…read morebe busy!

My gosh, when I tell you we come here WEEKLY, we aren't kidding. Le bf and I typically order about…read more20, yes 20, carne asada tacos. I've tried multiple dishes: al pastor tacos (not bad), carne asada tacos (can't go wrong), carnitas tacos (delish but does have clumps of pork skin fat which can get a little...meh), tamales (kinda dry, was my least favorite dish), and I've also tried their Chile relleno (again not bad, but have had better). I also always get a small horchata (AGAIN, not bad, a little diluted. I've had better, but not super sweet). They always give us a giant stack of lemons and plenty of hot sauce to last us days!

If you are looking for a new favorite margarita spot, put this one on your radar. While the drinks…read moreare the main event, the food and service completely hold their own! Inside, the space is airy and vibrant with great acoustics and a chill little bar area that sets the perfect casual vibe. We started strong with the drinks. My friend went with the house margarita while I opted for the spicy pineapple jalapeño. Both were so incredibly good that skipping a second round wasn't even an option--we doubled up! Our server was wonderfully patient and attentive, gracefully making a few extra trips to our table while we hopelessly debated what to order. I finally settled on the Pollo Relleno, which came loaded with Mexican rice, refried beans, and a taco. My friend grabbed the tres crispy tacos paired with charro beans. When the plates arrived, the presentation was a little messy--but what it lacked in looks, it more than made up for in flavor. Excellent drinks, solid comfort food, and great service. We'll definitely be back!

My wife has been the one to write reviews on this restaurant, but it is so consistently good, I'm…read morechiming in. We had the Divorciados for breakfast again! Incredible. The flavor balance is true Mexican flavors not American, which means authentic pop of balanced flavors! Booth behind had Coconut Margaritas. I always get the top shelf Margarita and my wife gets the cheapest one. The color and unique flavor of the Top Shelf is pretty unique. Both don't have that overly sweet candy taste. They taste so authentic. We then had to try the Coconut Margarita. I'm not always an island drink person, but it looked too good with the toasted coconut rim. It was so good and perfectly balanced to not be so sweet. The waitress said that was due to them making their own blends. We eat here all the time. I have had Mexican food all over the country in the best areas and this is the best! If I could invest in the expansion of this restaurant, I would.

Incredible food, authentic, and fresh, it's always busy when I'm there and they do a great job…read morekeeping the line moving. Highly recommend

Don't judge a book by its reviews…read more.. I've done some looking at this place and felt very skeptical coming in. I wasn't even sure if I was going to enjoy myself but boy was I wrong. To start off Rafael, at the front was very funny and made it very comforting. He made conversation with us and was very accommodating. We also received free chips and queso which was my daughter's favorite! The place itself is very calm and just seems like a chill spot to come for a quick eat. I ordered the steak tacos and veggie burrito (which Rafael fixed up for me on regular price with no extra charges for adding fries). We enjoyed our food and had a great time. Everything was delicious and Rafael did a great job on making this a good time for us. I wasn't really a big fan of their horchata but they had other good drinks available. I want to add that I feel like we started receiving special treatment because they realized we were yelpies so I don't know how service is on a regular day. Altogether, I'll be coming back here again!

I happen the drive by the food truck and was excited to try it after a gym session. I opted for 3…read moreasada tacos with a green salsa and red salsa. The goodie bag of grilled onions and jalapeño was a pleasant surprise. It was all delicious and I am ready to go back for more. The tacos came out very fast and served hot. The gentleman who took my order was kind and helpful. I had some questions, since it was my first time. Although it's a food truck, there's a canopy and table for eating, supplied with napkins. There is also a trash can nearby to dispose of any waste. It was chilly out but I ate there since it looked inviting enough. I will be back to try other items but asada tacos are a favorite. If you're in Olathe, give them a try!

Came from LA and tried this spot and omg Amazing food! Clean and fast service. The chicken birria…read moretacos highly recommended!

First let's start with.....of course their tacos. One word, amazing! Fresh ingredients, interesting…read morecombinations, served fast. The service model not one of my favorite, order at the counter, they give you a number, and bring it out. This one was not bad. We were a bigger group and multiple people brought food out. It did not feel like our waiting around under a heat lamp in the back. One of the wow factors for me is that for items you buy they donate an item internationally to people that need food. One of the service staff explained to us in detail. He told us that this one of the main reason he works there! What a powerful mission and great food. You should definitely come try the place and help feed some food insecure people.

I was introduced to this restaurant from a Yelp event and now my family and I try to find a reason…read moreto go out of our way to patronize it. It's definitely not close, a little bit of a drive (almost half an hour) but, it's so worth it! I've now visited three times and every time is almost better than the last. There are so many options for tacos here as well as combo meals, loaded fries, salads and other sharables. Truly, something on the menu for everyone. Also, the mission statement of this restaurant makes it even better than the savory, sensational food alone. They give back meals to the hungry with an emphasis on philanthropy. The employees inside the bright and cheery dining room are always so helpful, they really seem to love what they're doing and the work environment embodies the mission statement of the restaurant. I can tell the people working there take pride in what they do. Where do I start on the food...I've tried quite a few tacos on the menu and a lot of them are standouts. There are of course classic renditions of Tex-Mex tacos as well as new inventions, like a crab cake taco. I also have tried the steak and blue taco which wasn't my all time favorite but definitely had flavors that all worked together. Just to me the steak was a little chewy and tough but, I loved the additions of bacon and crumbled blue cheese, it was so hearty and creamy from the ranch sauce with a tad of heat from some jalapeño. The seafood tacos really shine for me and my palette, I really loved the snappy firecracker fried shrimp taco. This is definitely for the spicy sisters (and brothers) because it has an Asian inspired bang bang sauce as well as a peppery punchy sriracha sauce. Such a winner! Another winner in my opinion is the blackened mahi mahi taco with a creamy slaw and yum yum sauce which is just YUM! It's fresh and flavorful. The Korean steak taco has an interesting added crunch from a topping of fried wonton strips and an umami glaze on the steak. I prefer it to the steak and blue even though it's simpler in the number of ingredients. Who doesn't like a taco with fried pickles on top?! If you are with me and you are a pickle princess (or prince) and aren't afraid of a little spice then the buffalo chicken taco is for you. Another spicy option is the mango habanero grilled chicken taco, it may be the spiciest on the menu but the flavors pack a punch. The crispy cabbage and the creamy avocado cool down the mango habanero salsa and the crumbled salty cojita cheese topping is the most perfect finishing touch. Also, just a note, these are no small street tacos so, even though at first the price may seem shocking they are definitely filling. I barely finish three each time I dine and I leave very full and satisfied. Another favorite of mine has been the refried black beans that come with a Chipotle component that makes them unique. The guacamole is also fresh and limey, so good with a thin crispy salty chip dunked in. The queso isn't anything too special but who doesn't like ooey gooey melty cheese?

Service was very good, only drawback was the waiter's inability to understand some basic questions…read moreabout their menu, for example Are the shrimp in the shrimp tacos fried? We were told that they were-they were not. The whole fried tilapia shown in a photo on the menu has shrimp on top of it. When it was served, there were no shrimp on it. When asked the waiter said it was an extra $5 for the shrimp. Odd in my opinion. The menu is extensive. Same with the cocktail menu. The ambience is average. It seems like a former fast food chain place converted into an independent restaurant. Prices are reasonable and food was tasty.

I was on the hunt for a good seafood boil and this place hit the mark! They are always busy which…read moreshows how good they are. The staff is friendly. There so many options on the menu. It was so yummy!